This is the required capstone course for all Environmental Science and Environmental Studies majors. It is optional for Environmental Studies minors and will not count toward the 6-unit requirement of the minor. The course provides a platform for interdisciplinary integration of environmental studies and sciences by examining diverse approaches to understanding and addressing local and regional environmental issues. It also emphasizes professional development considerations as they relate to building on the skills and knowledge gained through the Environmental Studies and Environmental Science majors and minor. This is a semester-long extended format course and must be taken Pass/No Credit only.

Prerequisite: Offered as Pass/Fail Only. Senior standing in Environmental Science, Senior major, Environment Science Chemistry Emphasis major, Environmental Studies major, or Environmental Studies minor; or consent of instructor.

.5 unit — Kummel

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2024	Block 1	Environmental Synthesis	Miro Kummel	See Prof. 003	75 / 37	07/20/2025
Spring 2025	Block 5	Environmental Synthesis	Miro Kummel	See Prof. 003	75 / 67	07/20/2025
Fall 2025	Block 1	Environmental Synthesis	Miro Kummel	TBA	75 / 44	07/20/2025
Spring 2026	Block 5	Environmental Synthesis	Miro Kummel	TBA	75 / 75	07/20/2025